Kyle Shanahan Says Christian McCaffrey Should Play Against Bucs
November 8th, 2024
Hurdling to season debut.
This has been rumored for a few weeks, but 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan pretty much confirmed yesterday that star running back Christian McCaffrey should be on the field of The Licht House Sunday when the Bucs host the 49ers.
McCaffrey hasn’t taken a snap yet this year because he has been dealing with Achilles/calf issues. But Shanahan told KNBR-AM 680 in San Francisco yesterday that McCaffrey has had no setbacks and he should be able to handle a full load against the Bucs.
“He’s been awesome these last two days,” Shanahan said. “Hopefully that continues to go well. I expect to get him out there.”
That’s all the Bucs need is for one of the best running backs in the game to be fresh when he hits the turf Sunday.
A reader of Joe’s mused on Twitter yesterday that the Bucs always seemed to do well against McCaffrey when he was with Carolina.
Joe sort of agreed but also pointed out that playing running back for Riverboat Ron Rivera and Matt Rhule is a bit different than playing running back for Shanahan.
Last year McCaffrey had 105 yards from scrimmage against the Bucs with a touchdown catch. In 2022, McCaffrey had 119 yards rushing and 34 yards receiving with a touchdown catch.
So yeah, this isn’t great news for the Bucs.
November 8th, 2024 at 12:10 am
Joe will we get 10 articles on going for 2 tonight also did not work like you did last week against the Bucs decision not to go for 2?
November 8th, 2024 at 12:18 am
Maybe a few articles that the Bengals should fire their coach? Two different approaches same result. Or are you just attacking the team you supposedly support?
November 8th, 2024 at 12:25 am
Bengals went for 2 Joe
November 8th, 2024 at 12:29 am
No, because Joe doesn’t cover the Bengals. Joe does have at least another coming about the non-two-point conversion Monday night with the Bucs.
Sorry if you don’t agree that was a colossal play not just for the game, but perhaps for the season.
Joe isn’t one to bury his head or look away or turn the page. That is irresponsible.
November 8th, 2024 at 12:31 am
If you want Bengals stories, it may help to go to a Bengals-focused site. This is a Bucs-centric site.
November 8th, 2024 at 12:41 am
I think alot of people disagree with your thoughts on last game but the only you hear are the loud mouths that spew your narrative.
November 8th, 2024 at 12:45 am
Oh, McCaffrey’s back.
It just keeps getting better